Resilience and preparedness (Module 1)

Module 1 opened on 21 July 2022 and is designated to look into the preparedness for the pandemic. It assesses if the pandemic was properly planned for and whether the UK was adequately ready for that eventuality. This module will touch on the whole system of civil emergencies including resourcing, risk management and pandemic readiness. It will scrutinise government decision-making relating to planning and seek to identify lessons that can be learnt.

The application process to become a Core Participant for Module 1 has now closed. Upcoming or past hearing dates for this module can be viewed on the Inquiry’s hearings page.

Module 1 public hearings timetable